Theresa Marie Demers, 64, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born April 24, 1955, in Detroit, the daughter of Robert Edward and Dolores (Bosonetto) Demers. She married Ray Spina in 1976 and Walter Studinger in 2007.
She graduated from Pontiac Catholic High School (Notre Dame Academy) in 1973. She worked for many years at Caruso Caruso in Birmingham as a bookkeeper. Theresa spent many hours with her late parents Dolores and Paul Kurily at their studio, Romeo Art Studio, where she was an avid acrylic and pastel painter. She loved to experiment with colors and was true to her impressionist self. She also enjoyed flower gardening, listening to jazz music and attending Open Mic night at Starkweather.
She is survived by her siblings, Patrick Demers, of Roscommon, Sean (Rhonda Devins-Demers) Demers of Washington Township; step-siblings, Paul (Jeanie) Kurily, of Livonia, Bryan (Patti) Kurily, of Shelby Township, Lynn (Robin) Kurily, of Waterford Township, Cheryl (Curt) Volkman, of Midland, Jan (David) Levin, of Westly Chapel, Fla; niece, Cher Demers; her aunt, Peggy McCall; and cousins, Sue Cravatta and Jennifer Schmidt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edward Demers, Dolores Kurily and Paul Kurily; and her beloved daughter, Dominique Marie Spina.
The memorial celebration will be held 3-5 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019 with a memorial service to be held at 4 p.m. at Roth-Muir Funeral Home, 296 South Main Street, Romeo.
Donations may be made to Paint a Miracle Art Studio, 400 Water Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307.
Guestbook at www.RothMuirFuneralHome.com.
